Our Washington power of attorney forms are available FREE in both Microsoft Word and PDF format. If necessary you can edit and customize the POA form using an appropriate document editing program. If the document is acceptable as is, which most are, you can print the form and fill in the blanks.
One of the most popular powers of attorney in Washington is the health care power of attorney. This document allows you to appoint a health care representative to make medical decisions on your behalf. You should provide specific instructions to the person you select as your health care agent or representative. It is very important that you talk about your health care wishes with the person to whom you are giving the legal authority.
Washington State Power of Attorney Law
Washington State Uniform Power of Attorney Act
Washington State Power of Attorney Signing Requirements
A power of attorney must be signed and dated by the principal, and the signature must be either acknowledged before a notary public or other individual authorized by law to take acknowledgments, or attested by two or more competent witnesses who are neither home care providers for the principal nor care providers at an adult family home or long-term care facility in which the principal resides, and who are unrelated to the principal or agent by blood, marriage, or state registered domestic partnership. (Revised Code of Washington 11.125.050)